​about us

our mission

​Unsilencebreaks taboos and lifts voices to illuminate stories of human rights and ignite action against injustice. We create empowering learning experiences for youth and the public, and train educators and community leaders, to spark dialogue, support critical thinking, and build empathy to inspire healing and social change.

our vision

our core values

​Unsilencing is ContagiousWe believe that when we share hidden stories—stories of pain, of loss, of shame, of stigmas we've been too afraid to speak out loud—then we give permission for others to share hidden stories, too.

Deep EmpathyThrough our learning experiences, young people develop empathy for ‘the Other.’ Unfamiliarity and perceptions of difference can drive prejudice; finding common-ground is its antidote—a pathway to healing and real social change.

Remembering the ForgottenMany communities, their histories, and experiences are often forgotten or suppressed. We give voice to these hidden and marginalized narratives—to truly be heard is to have one's story told.

Story-DrivenUnsilence experiences immerse learners in absorbing stories where urgent questions act as entry points to the realities of injustice. Fiction and nonfiction sources combine to help learners make connections between historical and contemporary events.

Research-Based InnovationInnovative programming draws from learning, design, and game theory to deeply engage learners in new and transformational ways. We confront the fear of shame, trauma, and not being believed by unpacking the institutional, cultural, and personal barriers to unsilencing.